How accurate is ‘Conclave’ in depicting the papal election process? Politifact fact-checked the movie
As the election of a new pope approaches, PolitiFact examines how Conclave’s fictional drama stacks up against Vatican reality.
Crowd-Driven Journalism for Sensitive Stories
Crowdsourcing can be used as a valuable tool to investigate sensitive stories, when data do not exist. But it demands careful handling.
How to write an easy-to-understand business or economics story
Want to write business stories that matter? Start here: 11 practical tips to report clearly, confidently, and with lasting impact.
Ι Vaticanisti: Meet the Reporters Covering the Vatican
Which journalists cover the Pontiffs and what challenges they face.
Why Any Reporter Can Now Source Free, Quality Satellite Images of Almost Anywhere on Earth
Journalists can now get free high-resolution satellite images from around the world in minutes, without any specialized knowledge.
BBC News finds that AI tools “distort” its journalism into “a confused cocktail” with many errors
A BBC report found that AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity frequently misrepresented its news articles, with over half of responses containing errors. The findings raise concerns about AI-generated misinformation and its impact on public trust in journalism.
Starvation as a Weapon
After 470 days of war and the ceasefire in January, Gaza's aid routes reopened, yet severe shortages of essentials persist.
The Power of Words: Media’s Responsibility in Mental Health Dialogue
The shift in public discourse about mental health begins with the words we choose and the way we narrate people's stories.